M40 Junction 7 dog-friendly pub and French dining and walk, Oxfordshire Junction 7 The dog walk and pub here is in one of those calendar-worthy rural villages, and it has been featured more than once in the Midsomer Murders series. Dogs will enjoy the footpath walk here.
Market Square dog-friendly hotel and bar, North Yorkshire For a driving break, parking is fairly easy (except Saturday market day), dog-friendly hotel supplies refreshments through the day, and the dog walk is a nice easy one with proper hard-surface paths...
Bluebell Hill dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Kent Junction 3 A circular walk through woodland where dogs can sniff and chase to their hearts' content. The start point is a popular pub with plenty of space for everyone.
M1 Junction 35 dog walk with large garden centre, South Yorkshire Junction 35 Much more than 'just' a garden centre, this is 16 acres of absolute pleasure - and not just for garden enthusiasts.
Country park dog walk near Wrexham, Wales This country park is on the banks of the River Dee and in the shadow of the Cefn Viaduct. It's a great place to relax and take the dog for a stroll. Dogs need to be kept on leads.
Dog walk and dog-friendly pub with a battlefield view, Warwickshire Junction 12 Great food, an outstanding view, and a very unique building with a full-on dog walk from the door. Oh yes, and awash with history.
A475 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Llandysul, Wales Warm and welcoming dog-friendly dining pub with great food.
Dog-friendly pub with B&B and forest dog walks, Norfolk A traditional village inn that's dog-friendly and really well placed for walks in Thetford Forest.
Dog walk and dog-friendly beach near Porthleven, Cornwall Short stretch of undemanding walking along the coastal path to reach an enormous sandy expanse of beach at low tide.
Dog-friendly pub near Liphook, West Sussex Family-friendly pub with a large garden and value food. Dogs welcome too.
A9 Exit 33 Doggiestop in Balaruc-les-Bains, France Junction 33 Balaruc-le-Vieux A popular spa resort, this small town is surprisingly good for dogs. The beach at the casino end of the town is far from crowded and we saw several dogs taking to the water here.
Woodland dog walk near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire Dogs will love the sniffing opportunities here - there seems to be plenty of interesting stuff for them - and it's great dog walking with no stiles or sheep to worry about.